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TAKE ACTION TODAY
Over the years, PATVORA has found that many of its volunteers and donors have a strong desire to get directly involved with our mission to reduce fatalities on the roads. They want to learn about road safety and find out what they can do to make the roads safer. At PATVORA, we believe that any person can make a difference and together, we can change the world. Here are some of the ways you can take action with PATVORA:
Join our online community!
Stay connected to continental and national movements to support road safety. Whether you're looking for road safety news updates, research information, campaign updates, event information or ways to get involved, the PATVORA organisation has an e-newsletter that's right for you. Sign up to receive our newsletter.
Give your time!
Our work relies on the valuable contribution of volunteers. You can perform a unique and valuable role by building support for road safety in your own community. As a community activist, you can help educate local communities; mobilise support for road safety; liaise with the media, educators and public officials in communities; and develop projects related to road safety. Find out about volunteering opportunities with PATVORA.
Advocacy
Take online action on road safety issues that you care about and make your voice heard. By using your voice with the media and elected officials, you can help PATVORA raise awareness on road safety. Visit our action center .
Youth Activities
PATVORA's youth programmes offer students and kids the opportunity to participate in road safety activities while learning about PATVORA's work to help road users overcome fatalities on the road. Visit patvorakids or youth zone
Tell a Friend!
Help us to build a strong road users' movement to support road safety by spreading the word about PATVORA. Spread the word
Partner
Whoever you are, if you want to help, there is a partnership opportunity at PATVORA for you. Please visit become a partner
Become a Corporate Friend
Our corporate sponsors can come from any industry, provided they share our vision of making an everyday difference in the lives of road users. Find out how your company can get involved.
Fund Raising
PATVORA's fund raisers are to increase awareness of road safety and raise needed funds to support our mission. See fund-raising activities
Donation
If you can spare some money, whatever the sum, it will help support PATVORA's work. The money raised by PATVORA funds research, information programmes and advocacy efforts for millions of road users in communities across Nigeria . If you are ready to support please see donate now
YOUR SAY ...
PATVORA Exchange is a bi monthly knowledge-sharing bulletin for road users in Nigeria. The format alternates between questions/responses and short articles. Can you add anything from your experience? Do you have any hints and tips to share with other road users? Email exchange@patvora.org. We welcome your comments and contributions.
Jobs@PATVORA!
PATVORA offers exceptional opportunities for talented individuals who share a commitment to advancing the cause of road safety in Africa . We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits and we welcome your interest in an open position. Please see employment opportunities
PATVORA's desire is to cultivate dynamic and innovative collaboration with corporations that share our vision of safer roads. Through a variety of unique and mutually beneficial programmes, corporate organisations can support our work financially as well as with donations of time, technical skills and other resources.
We are committed to working closely with companies - not just as beneficiaries of charitable and community contributions but as true partners in the fight against road safety crisis. As companies around the world feel the ever more observant eyes of consumers upon their businesses, we expect corporate Africa to recognise the need to adopt ever more socially responsible business practices.
At PATVORA, we appreciate the value of working directly with companies where we believe that a partnership approach, producing mutual benefits, will have a better outcome for the communities we serve. Increasingly, we believe that companies should recognise the value that such partnerships hold for themselves.
Why Corporate Support is Important
Highlights of some current programmes
Why Corporate Support is Important
Working with corporations, the PATVORA organisation intends to make a tremendous impact in the areas of research, information and advocacy in road safety development. Together, we intend to make great strides in improving road safety for road users.
Our corporate sponsors can come from diverse industries, provided they share our vision of making an everyday difference in the lives of road users. While the statistics of road accident victims continue to grow, they don't tell the whole story. The emotional impact of road crash on families, children, employees, friends and consumers is why companies should respond to this important issue.
Collaboration with PATVORA is a unique opportunity to not only build goodwill for your company, but to help build your business as well. Each Corporate relationship is a unique opportunity helping PATVORA reach people, recruit volunteers and raise money.
PATVORA is proud of Corporate Nigeria's support for other killer diseases and we count on their support.
Become a Corporate Friend
For many corporations, no health issue should be of more concern than road safety crisis, a disease which both customers and employees are potential victims. Companies will find PATVORA sponsorship programmes to be effective in amplifying their message and increasing their reach to consumers. For further information, please Contact Kenneth on 08023232328 or Binta 08038816711 or email corporate@patvora.org to discuss how your company can work with the PATVORA organisation to make a difference.
Highlights of some current programmes
Community Programmes and Local Events
PATVORA's local events and community programmes are to increase awareness of road safety and raise needed funds.
In addition to promoting these events, the Patvora organisation provides information through community-based programmes to empower people with road safety knowledge so they can prevent road crashes and manage injuries from road accidents.
In this section, you will learn about community-based programmes and nationwide campaigns we intend to conduct annually. Many other successful campaigns will take place within the states each year, from accident free nights and first aid demonstrations to other youth events and raffles. Learn more about local events and community programmes
Events & Fund Raisers
Special events serve to introduce the PATVORA mission and vision to communities throughout the country, while providing enhanced visibility to businesses and corporations that participate in or sponsor events. Join the fun and excitement alongside dedicated fundraisers helping to improve road safety. Learn more about events and fund raisers
Corporate road safety Ambassador
The PATVORA Corporate road safety Ambassador initiative supports and recognises companies that are taking action to educate and motivate their employees to drive safely. If your company is involved in any road safety activity, please contact Kenneth on 08023232328 or Binta 08038816711 to discuss how your company can be recognised.
FY05 Corporate Recognition Programmes
The PATVORA's Corporate Recognition Annual Programme is one way we thank the companies that support our mission through research grants, sponsorships exhibiting and advertising efforts. The programme consists of seven designated levels of recognition that are awarded based on a company's cumulative annual support. We shall feature the companies that support PATVORA in our major programmes and events. To learn more see corporate recognition.
If you want to learn more how your company can advertise, please call our corporate team on 080 23232328 or 08038816711 or email corporate@patvora.org
If you want to learn more how your company can advertise or sponsor, please call our corporate team on 080 23232328 and ask to speak to Kenneth or Binta or email corporate@patvora.org
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Direct Involvement in Road Safety
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In Nigeria there are many ways in which the private sector can directly sponsor road safety initiatives. Four main areas of sponsorship are • Road safety education and knowledge transfer; • Publicity and awareness campaigns; • Enforcement; • Driver training. These four groups are classified as the main areas of business involvement in road safety sponsorship; however the list of areas of sponsorship is inexhaustive because companies can participate in the sponsoring of road signs or reflective markings to enhance the visibility of vulnerable road users and heavy goods vehicles through their advertising avenues. In addition, companies can sponsor hard engineering measures but this aspect of corporate sponsorship requires extensive analysis and cannot be included here. Road Safety Education/Knowledge Transfer In road safety education, companies can become contributors to child road safety education through a number of ways. These initiatives include the provision of resource materials that teach children about road safety or direct investment in road safety education. For instance, companies can develop teaching resource packs that will enhance primary school road safety education. Indeed, road safety teams of companies can tour schools teaching road safety. Alternatively, companies may fund road safety education for primary school children by developing Youth Centres for fixed site traffic schools and providing necessary equipment. Contribution to road safety education by companies can be done through the sponsoring of road safety workshops which could led to the production of policy documents to help guide schools and safety agencies. On road safety knowledge transfer, the corporate sector can fund road safety improvement studies and research activities in the universities. These can be done through funding postgraduate thesis and contributing to the setting up of a road accident research centre in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Commission. Specifically, big organisations can fund the building of Road Safety Academies to conduct safe and defensive driving courses for their company's staff and contractors. Road Safety Publicity Road safety publicity and awareness campaigns can be carried out for specific target groups using various forms of media. These initiatives may address drunk/driving, child safety, traffic speeds, first help measures and seat belt wearing. Opportunities exist for the private sector to assist these publicity campaigns in a number of ways, either by helping to fund the main publicity through television, radio, newspapers, magazines and posters, or by providing the target group with opportunities. Specifically major campaigns which are usually initiated by the Federal Road Safety Commission, such as the ‘don't drink and drive' and speed campaigns during the holiday periods can be financed by private companies. These campaigns may be backed up by breweries, alcohol distributors, car manufacturers, car distributors, organisations with large fleet of vehicles, insurance companies and banks. These companies may produce publicity materials and fund NGOs to conduct campaigns to tackle social problems associated with alcohol misuse, over speeding and aggressive driving. Also, alcohol manufacturers can partner with NGOs to support driver education initiatives and road safety improvements seeking to reduce the number of alcohol related driving accidents. Campaigns may include the raising of awareness of drink related accidents through advertising. Enforcement Direct sponsorship of the Federal Road Safety Commission can be done through donation of equipment i.e. patrol and tow vans, breathalysers and other road safety monitoring facilities. However, it is recommended that interested companies contact the FRSC for discussion on their specific areas of need. Also, companies can partner with FRSC through sponsoring of campaigns for specific intervention or funding of partnership programmes Driver Training and Awareness Driver training is typically a private sector activity, with driving schools or individual instructors operating as businesses. However, additional private sector involvement with driver training is possible in a number of other ways, for instance through sponsoring driving competitions, with an emphasis on road safety and setting up of driver education schools by car manufacturers. Also, road safety competitions for school children and traffic officers can be funded by companies and driving safety promotions for specific categories of drivers can be organised and sponsored by car manufacturers to create a better driving environment. Establishment of driver education centres can also be done by private companies in collaboration with NGOs and the FRSC. Safer driving for truck drivers can be assisted through driver training and the use of information systems. These can be developed and sponsored by a number of partners such as private companies (vehicle manufacturers, insurance and petroleum companies), non-governmental organisations (road haulers' associations, Insurance Unions) and research institutes. Such safety programmes should include defensive driver training and highlighting awareness of driver fatigue in accidents. For motorcycle riders, training can be sponsored in various locations by motor cycle component sellers in partnership with road transport union. Private companies may partner with NGOs to teach motorcycle riders first aid administration. However, it is important to state that to ensure success and effectiveness, these initiatives should involve partnership between the private sector, NGOs interested in road safety, National road unions and the FRSC. In situations where the private sector provides equipment, the FRSC should take possession and fund operation costs. For specific road safety corporate partnership opportunities with PATVORA please visit how your company can get involved.
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………. BECAUSE PEOPLE NEED HEROES LIKE YOU We live in a time when people need someone to look up to. People who through the very nature of their work, improve the lives of others…making the world a lot better. People who work at PATVORA are among the tops in their field. So, if you're interested in putting your skills and talent to good use in the fight against global road safety crisis, we encourage you to consider joining the PATVORA team. At PATVORA you'll be one of those heroes. Your work with us will touch the lives of millions of road users in Africa . You'll be part of a solid backbone of support that focuses on our 3 R's: • Reaching victims of road crashes • Raising funds for road safety activities. . Recruiting critical volunteers to participate and organise our community programmes and events
A heartfelt cause, a profound career. Use our online recruitment system to view current positions and apply. If you're interested in other types of employment with PATVORA, please send a mail to
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PATVORA offers an outstanding benefits package, including three weeks of paid vacation the first year, possible international travel opportunities and the joy of knowing that every task you accomplish contributes to a continental movement dedicated to ending road safety crisis. People who work for PATVORA receive gratification knowing that their work directly affects the well-being of millions of people affected by road crashes and their families.
PATVORA is part of a worldwide movement dedicated to ending road fatalities. We are continually looking for partners who share our vision of a future where people can have safer roads. PATVORA relies on partners in our mission to serve road users. By working in partnership, we can improve our efficiency and effectiveness, and increase our impact on road safety. We are willing to collaborate with government agencies, media, NGO, schools, community groups, road safety organisations, individuals, road user groups and other humanitarian organizations around the world, operating on the local, national and international level. PATVORA connects those with the desire and resources to help in projects and campaigns that make a real difference in the lives of road users. There are partnership opportunities for: CorporationsLocal and International Development Organizations Schools and Community Groups Family Foundations and Individuals Road Safety Agencies Media NGOs Road User Groups For more information please email us at partner@patvora.org or if you are an Executive of a corporate organisation, foundation or individual, or know someone who is, you can help by introducing us. If you want to learn how your can partner with us, please call 08023232328 or 08038816711 to discuss how your company can work with the PATVORA organisation to make a difference or email partner@patvora.org
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